Inventories - Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Inventories
Raw materials	$ 34,181	$ 26,538
Work-in-process	4,044	4,608
Finished goods	14,796	11,843
Total	$ 53,021	$ 42,989

Inventory current and non current net.

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Inventory finished goods current and non current net of reserves.

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Inventory raw materials current and non current net of reserves.

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Inventory work in process current and non current net of reserves.

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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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